In 2007 Homer's mayor, James C. Hornaday and a Global Warming Task Force formed by city council helped establish a thorough plan to address climate change at the local level.
The plan focuses on energy use and greenhouse emissions generated by city operations and establishes goals and strategies for their reduction.
Environmental sustainability and climate change have been concerns in Homer for at least two decades and continue to be important issues of increasing priority. The City of Homer and its' different departments continue to plan for and act on sustainability issues that include stormwater management and green infrastructure, non-motorized transportation, and climate action. Below you can find more information on the city's efforts, as well as ways to get involved in local sustainability efforts.
Right-of-Ways and easements are used by the City to maintain roadways and to access water ways and utilities. Blocking right-of-ways interferes with the Public Works Department's ability to efficiently clear roads, keep traffic flowing and to service utilities. Please keep things like vehicles, fences, gardens and snow removal out of the right of way.
Ordinance 22-40 prohibits obstruction and encroachments of the right-of-way and easements and makes obstructing city services a finable offense under Homer City Code General Penalty Chapter 1.16.
Dates and Schedule
Water system flushing started in May and will continue through October 2024.
Areas Affected
Flushing will be systematically conducted throughout the city, including residential and commercial areas. During this period, please note that your water supply may experience temporary discoloration or a slight drop in pressure.
This is an informative story map summarizing the progress and recommendations of Alaska’s first Climate Action Plan (CAP). A CAP provides a dynamic framework for measuring and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and developing climate change mitigation and resiliency strategies. Since its implementation in 2007, Homer has used its CAP as a personalized roadmap for making informed decisions regarding environmental matters.
City of Homer Public Works will be doing a residential sewer repair under Kachemak Way on Tuesday, March 22. Kachemak Way above Rainbow Court (see map attached) will be closed in both directions starting at about 9:00 am for an estimated 6 hours.
During this time, Kachemak Way will be closed to all traffic. Residents should be prepared to use alternate routes to avoid the work site. An electric sign board will be staged to remind travelers of the pending closure.
Thank you for your patience while we complete this repair.
It is the City's goal to assist event organizers in planning safe and successful events while minimizing the impact on public safety and welfare. Some events require a Special Event Permit to assure that an activity meets legal requirements of the use of public land and rights of way and assures the City that adequate services such as traffic control, sanitation, solid waste, and public safety issues are addressed. Other events may just need a courtesy notification to the appropriate City department.
Thanks to the coordinated efforts of the Friends of Homer Skate Park, the Homer Foundation and the City of Homer, the community raised over $20,000 to purchase two halfpipes that are now adjacent to the skateboard park at the HERC campus. Special thanks to the City of Homer Public Works staff for the time and effort to construct and install them before the snow flies.
